Kevin Higgins Memorial

$4,155
of $10,000 goal

Kevin S Higgins passed away unexpectedly and tragically on July 18th at the age of 37 creating a huge loss for his family and friends. His wife Nicole posted, "I love you Kevin & just want to be in your arms! Having to tell your 7 & 9 year old daughters that their only real daddy is gone, & telling your 14 year old stepson such heart wrenching news is the worst. Plus, knowing our 2 year old will grow upnwithout her daddy & probably won't even remember him breaks my heart....."

Kevin S Higgins, a military veteran who served in active duty to defend our country, was proud to be an Army Infantryman. Funeral expenses for Kevin S Higgins are expected to be well over $10,000 with the military only providing help of $600.

The money raised here will be given directly to Nicole Higgins, his loving wife and my long time friend to cover funeral expenses.

Funeral Services will be on Monday July 25th. Visitation for public is from 10 until 1 at Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Following will be a funeral & burial at Green Lawns cemetery (3pm) for veterans for burial & the completion of his military honors in which he will be receiving full military honors. Obituary can be found here http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sheboyganpress/obituary.aspx?pid=180741621

I know many, like me, want to be able to help out and this is one way in which we can.

In memory of Kevin and to promote hope there will be a team walking together at this years There Is Hope Walk Suicide Awareness Walk on September 10th. If you want to attend please register online before end of day tomorrow and if you would like your tshirt personalized add you are walking in team : In Memory of Kevin S Higgins
Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eco9ffd467e697cd&llr=6j4plymab
You can still register after the 19th or the day of the event but tshirts aren't guaranteed and can't be customized. Also if you do not want to or are unable to walk please come and show support! Everyone is welcome!
Kayla Brickbauer will have a burnt orange tent/canopy set up where everyone can meet at the event. Kayla says "We are going to spend the day remembering an amazing man. We will all also be helping a great cause. Please join us in the walk or donating to this amazing cause."
Learn more about There Is Hope Walk here: http://mhasheboygan.org/services/thereishope/

Beyond sad that the VA wasn't able to help Kevin. So proud of Nicole L Higgins for bringing this to the attention of the media so hopefully this can change and more vets get the care they need. You're so brave and strong Nicole. I love you! Donations are still being accepted. Please spread the word so that maybe something like this can be prevented from happening again and we can help lift the financial weight off of Nicole and her family's shoulders. Veterans and their families deserve better care. The VA doesn't offer enough treatment options and is limited in what they can do. Read more here: http://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2016/08/11/widow-shooting-subject-va-let-us-down/88544858/

A message from Kevin's mother Debra Higgins, "I want to thank each and everyone of you who have supported this cause. Kevin died with no insurance. He left behind a wife and 4 children. I wish I could send a personal thank you to every person but because I don't have address for all I will not be able to. I've seen where many of our relatives, friends and even strangers have given to this cause. I'll be honest and say I never expected funerals to cost what it did. When we were hit with a $13,000 dollar bill I was way beyond shocked. Let me tell you all, get enough insurance to pay for this, don't leave your family in shock. Anyway, please know I and the rest of the family are deeply grateful for all the help. Thank you. Debra Higgins"